15 series that prove network TV can rule the summer

With CBS’s “Under the Dome” pulling in big ratings in its premiere last week, it’s clear that TV audiences still have room in their hearts for network fare during the summer season, when cable shows typically rule the roost. Which got us to thinking: what other highly-rated and/or critically-acclaimed network series from years past premiered during the warmer months? Check out our list of 15 below, then let us know which is your favorite summer series in the poll further down.

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